How do we know that pastors are appointed by God?

According to the sermon, the office of a pastor is divinely appointed. God elevates individuals to this position to serve His church, with scriptural support from passages like 1 Peter 5, which instructs elders to oversee the flock not out of obligation but willingly. The pastor’s authority and calling come not from human election but from God's will, as evidenced by their ability to feed the congregation with the gospel and their commitment to the spiritual well-being of the church. A faithful pastor seeks to reflect Christ’s character in their ministry, affirming that their calling is indeed by divine appointment.